Top 10 Brightening Creams And Moisturizers

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This skin-brightening face cream from Advanced Clinicals features nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, coconut oil, aloe vera, and ferulic acid. These supplements work together to create a formula that hydrates dry skin and creates a protective moisture barrier, all while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

FORMULA FACT
This product contains pure vitamin C, a skincare super ingredient recognized for its ability to reduce redness and stimulate collagen production.

MUST-KNOW INFO
Dr. Barbara Sturm, the expert behind this top-rated Brightening Face Cream, is committed to developing skincare products with scientifically-proven ingredients. In the case of this product, that means vitamin E, cress sprouts extract, and hyaluronic acid. 

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According to reviewers, this cream works well for whitening dark spots. For the best results, apply this product twice a day to clean skin.

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Boss up, babes, because Sunday Riley's C.E.O. Brightening Cream is about to revolutionize your skincare routine. Featuring a stable, advanced form of vitamin C, this moisturizer brightens and evens skin tone while simultaneously protecting you from life's daily skin stressors (such as the blue light beaming out of your smartphone).

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Here's a tip straight from Sunday Riley: Try using this skin-lightening cream in the morning after washing your face as a primer and enjoy the flawless makeup application that follows. 

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It's rumored that when Rihanna sings "shine bright like a diamond," she's referring to Fenty's Instant Reset Brightening Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream. A best-selling product from the brand's collection, this skin-brightening moisturizer promises to deliver smaller-looking pores and an even skin tone after just one week of use. 

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"What a difference this product has made with my dull, oily skin. I wake up with a brighter, more youthful glow every morning. My skin tone is more even and the darkness under my nose and around my chin has lightened significantly."

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This peach-tinted gel moisturizer from Ole Henrikson is said to be inspired by fresh-squeezed juice. Combining three sources of vitamin C with rose of winter extract, this best-selling moisturizer instantly brightens skin and diminishes the appearance of signs of aging by providing unmatched hydration.

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Here's the thing: If you're looking for a skin-lightening cream that works fast, this is the best option for you. In an independent, clinical study on 35 women using C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème over a period of four weeks, 97% of users experienced hydration for up to 24 hours.

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Not only is this one of the most affordable brightening creams on our list, but it's also one of the top-rated options overall. In fact, Neutrogena's Bright Boost Gel Cream has over 3,500 perfect 5-star reviews.

FORMULA FACT
Touted as the brand's best brightening cream, this gel-like moisturizer is formulated to wake you up with gentle exfoliation and long-lasting hydration. The primary ingredient in the cream's formula, neoglucosamine, is an element of hyaluronic acid that helps firm, exfoliate, and plump the skin.

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Here's a Bright Idea: Invest in a glow-giving daily moisturizer that actively works to protect your skin's natural collagen. Bliss's Bright Idea Brightening Moisturizer is a citrus-scented super product designed to do just that by way of a potent tri-peptide blend and vitamin C.

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According to reviews, this product works well for whitening dark spots or circles under the eyes without bleaching. Here's an excerpt from a promising review: "I love this moisturizer. It brightens my skin to a nice shine. My skin looks dewy, hydrated, and youthful."

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Powered by natural ingredients, fresh's Vitamin Nectar Moisture Glow Face Cream is described as a multivitamin for your skin. In addition to providing a refreshing boost of hydration, this skin-brightening moisturizer is design to address concerns such as dullness, dark spots, and uneven skin texture. 

FORMULA FACT
One of the key ingredients behind this lightening cream is glucosyl hesperidin, a flavanoid derived from citrus fruits known for its skin-soothing properties. 

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The Ordinary's Azelaic Acid Brightening Cream has a few tricks up its sleeves. Azelaic acid is known to neutralize free radicals that cause inflammation which is why it's often used to treat acne and rosacea. But in this case, the acid has been put to use in a multifunctional moisturizer that is effective against dullness, dark spots, and uneven texture. 

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Priced just over $11, this is the most affordable brightening moisturizer on our list. 

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Meet the internet's best brightening cream (according to our algorithm, at least). Designed to accelerate the surface-cell renewal process, Lancôme's Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream exfoliates away impurities to reveal radiant, smooth skin underneath. 

FORMULA FACT
Pro-Xylane, a sugar protein that defends the skin against water loss, is the powerhouse ingredient behind Lancôme’s Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream. There's also hand-harvested grand rose extract (which has a skin-regenerating effect), as well as shea butter, a deeply-hydrating emollient.